What is helpful and not? Patients’ opinions and beliefs of how to support reduced sedentary behavior during cancer treatment—a thematic analysis | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
What is helpful and not? Patients’ opinions and beliefs of how to support reduced sedentary behavior during cancer treatment—a thematic analysis
Key Points
Patients report a need for support strategies that effectively reduce sedentary behavior during treatment.
Key beliefs include the importance of social support and understanding from healthcare providers—47% highlighted these aspects.
Thematic analysis explored patient opinions on how to facilitate more active lifestyles during cancer treatment.
Findings suggest that personalized support could improve adherence to activity recommendations during therapy.